Name Ideas - Basenoters Mindpower and Expertise would be much appreciated!

Hello Basenoters,

I have been struggling for a while in finding an appropriate name for one of my perfume collections. As some of you know, my line of fragrances is rather large, and I thought it would be nice to split the scents into lines. One line is my Soliflores, which I already picked a name for, another is of perfumes that are sort of "Autobiographical" (also have a name for that already).

The one line I can't find a name for is the collection/line that is more on the masculine side. Most of my perfumes have a somewhat political name - Democracy, Arsenal, Sabotage, Rebelliuos...
I would like to come up with a witty name that suggests the masculinity of the collection, but more importantly - something of the revolutionary/politically concious (no political orientation though), wordly, etc. Something slightly humorous would be even better.

Re: Name Ideas - Basenoters Mindpower and Expertise would be much appreciated!

The name also depends on the type of fragrance that you are creating - for example, something like Vintage Tabarome would sound weird with a name like "Angel Men". Can you give us the descriptions of the compositions ?

Re: Name Ideas - Basenoters Mindpower and Expertise would be much appreciated!

Thank you so much, you guys are so creative and funny. I knew there would be something to read when I come back! Keep them coming, please?

Originally Posted by zztopp

The name also depends on the type of fragrance that you are creating - for example, something like Vintage Tabarome would sound weird with a name like "Angel Men". Can you give us the descriptions of the compositions ?

The scents already exist, and all the descriptions are on my website. Here are the key ones that will be included in the "political" and "masculine" line you can find more under this link though:

Arsenal
Add an array of unusual, cutting edge notes to your Arsenal: gin and tonic on a sexy base of skin-like musk. Carry it in a flask for a rejuvenating sip after a long day in the battle field or to get rid of a morning hangover.
Top notes: Juniper Berry, Lime, Green Lemon
Heart notes: Bayberry, Lemon Leaf
Base notes: Cognac Absolute, Ambrette

ArbitRary
A very masculine fragrance, fresh and daring. Citrus fruit and exotic grasses and mosses create a sexy, fresh and green perfume, with a hint of fruity aroma. Delicious and refreshing especially in the summer, this is enjoyed by men and woman alike – so watch your bottle or it will run out before you know it!
Top notes: Lime, Sweet Basil, Bergamot
Heart notes: Lemongrass, Jasmine, Lemon Verbena
Base notes: Hay absolute, Oak moss, Patchouli

Democracy
An original fragrance for men. This is a combination of an ambery oriental base with the freshness every man likes. A long lasting, sensual and powerful perfume, that leaves a bold yet tender and warm impression.
Top notes: Bergamot, Juniper Berry, Orange
Heart notes: Rose Otto, Litsea Cubeba, Lavender Absolute
Base notes: Labdanum, Oak moss, Patchouli

Rebellious
A daring oriental for men. It has an extreme individuality, full of contradictions and surprises: inviting you in with the pungent and fresh notes of juniper berries, lime and lavender, Rebellius pulls you into a luscious current of tropical fruity notes of Red Champaca blossoms from India, and green, balsamic sweetness of Rhododendron from the Himalayas, and do not fade before leading you to the final, most mysterious part of the adventure: A chocolate-like accord of tobacco and vanilla, deeply infused with the daring musk notes of cumin seeds.
Top notes: Lime, Juniper Berry
Heart notes: Champaca, Rhododendron
Base notes: Tobacco, Vanilla, Musk and leather notes

Re: Name Ideas - Basenoters Mindpower and Expertise would be much appreciated!

Being an intellectual historian I'd go with something that represents the political in a more general, conceptual way.

Agora - the place where the (male, of course) citizens meet and debate

Virtù - Machiavelli's conception of the "political energy" required of a republican citizen, also meaning male virility of course.

Zoon politikon / Homo politicus - man, the political/sociable animal

Leviathan - Thomas Hobbes moniker for the State - more of a perfume than a line name though.

Or how about: Droits des Homme - Rights of Man, that's a classic political concept, subsumes various principles (the individual scents) and obviously plays on masculinity. Could also do "Rites of Man", to play with the concept. I think I like that one best.

Re: Name Ideas - Basenoters Mindpower and Expertise would be much appreciated!

Dear Ayala,
indeed nice thread! It's so stimulating to be audited from you!
About the name, I pictured out something related to military or political and honour. Moreover I thought to something recalling not a single entity but a group. So "Légion d'Odeurs" is what came to my mind.
First of all it recalls the concept of a group, a legion among which chose day by day the best partner for fighting the battles of life.
Second it recalls also something with which awarding ourself, something not frou-frou but more authentic, solid, rigourous, even masculine. That's why I preferred to use "Odeurs" instead of perfumes, a word that is authentic, direct to the essence.